Paper I · 12 Local Self-Government · 12.2 Local government

12.2.4 Types of urban local bodies

Besides the three municipalities named in Article 243Q, India has several other urban bodies, such as cantonment boards, townships, port bodies, notified and town area committees, and single-purpose agencies, each created and controlled differently.

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Key terms

  • municipal corporation
  • mayor
  • municipal commissioner
  • cantonment board
  • notified area committee
  • town area committee
  • township
  • port trust
  • special purpose agency

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